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September 10, 2023 · Cessna A185F · N124UA
Beluga, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Beluga, AK
Aircraft
Cessna A185F (1976)
Tail Number
N124UA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC23LA073
The pilot reported that during a landing attempt on a 975 ft long remote airstrip, he realized that the airplane was going too fast, so he decided to perform a go-around. During the go around attempt, there was not sufficient runway remaining and the airplane went over the end of a cliff, impacting terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Aircraft capability-Takeoff distance-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a landing attempt on a 975 ft long remote airstrip, he realized that the airplane was going too fast, so he decided to perform a go-around. During the go around attempt, there was not sufficient runway remaining and the airplane went over the end of a cliff, impacting terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportCapps Creek (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN124UA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 65 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 16000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 45 F
Altimeter29.62 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC